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Note: If the external microphone
has a separate, smaller plug for
remote operation, insert that plug
into the 

REM

 jack. Then you can

use the microphone’s remote
switch to stop or start recording.

3. Press 

RECORD

 to begin record-

ing. Both 

PLAY

 and 

RECORD 

lock

down.

Note: To temporarily stop record-
ing, press 

PAUSE

. Press 

PAUSE

again to resume recording.

4. Speak into the external micro-

phone.

5. Press 

STOP/EJECT

 to stop record-

ing.

Recording from a Connected 
Audio Source

You can record directly from an exter-
nal audio source, such as a radio, tape
deck, or CD player. To make the con-
nection, you need a suitable mono
patch cord with a 

1

/

8

-inch plug (avail-

able from your local RadioShack
store).

Note: Before you connect an external
audio source to the recorder, be sure
the source’s and the recorder’s volume
controls are set to their minimum set-
tings.

Follow these steps to record from an
external audio source.

Note: If you connected an external mi-
crophone, disconnect it.

1. Load a blank cassette tape, or one

you want to record over, into the
cassette compartment.

2. Connect the external source to the

AUX

 jack.

3. Start the external audio source

and set its volume control to a nor-
mal listening level.

4. Press 

RECORD

 to begin record-

ing. Both 

PLAY

 and 

RECORD 

lock

down.

Note: To temporarily stop record-
ing, press 

PAUSE

. To resume

recording, press 

PAUSE

 again.

5. Press 

STOP/EJECT

 to stop record-

ing. Then stop the audio source.

Note: During recording, the speaker is
muted. If you want to monitor the re-
cording, use the supplied earphone.

DC IN 6V

AUX

EAR

REM

MIC

VOLUME

External

source

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Summary of Contents for 14-1115

Page 1: ...Cat No 14 1115 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment CTR 108 AC DC Portable Cassette Recorder A 14 1115 fm Page 1 Friday January 8 1999 10 31 AM...

Page 2: ...ource so you can record directly from it Supplied Earphone lets you listen to the recorder without disturbing oth ers Built In Carrying Handle lets you easily carry the cassette recorder any where you...

Page 3: ...Tape 7 Playing a Cassette Tape 7 Recording 8 Using the Built In Microphone 8 Using an External Microphone 8 Recording from a Connected Audio Source 9 Tape Tips 10 Recommended Tapes 10 Erasing a Casset...

Page 4: ...the batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked inside the compartment Cautions Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recom mended type Do not mix old and new batter ies diff...

Page 5: ...apter such as Cat No 273 1802 not supplied Cautions You must use a DC adapter that supplies 6 volts and delivers at least 300 milliamps Its center tip must be set to negative and its plug must correct...

Page 6: ...igh vol ume levels Extended high volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss Once you set the volume do not increase it Over time your ears adapt to the volume level so a vol ume level that do...

Page 7: ...d the cassette tape 2 Press PLAY The cassette plays until it reaches the end of the side then it automatically stops Notes Press PAUSE to temporarily stop playback Press PAUSE again to resume playback...

Page 8: ...ing press PAUSE Press PAUSE again to resume recording 4 Speak into MIC 5 Press STOP EJECT to stop record ing Using an External Microphone You can connect an external micro phone not supplied with a 1...

Page 9: ...ct an external audio source to the recorder be sure the source s and the recorder s volume controls are set to their minimum set tings Follow these steps to record from an external audio source Note I...

Page 10: ...a bulk tape eraser available at your local RadioShack store Preventing Accidental Erasure Cassette tapes have two erase protec tion tabs one for each side When a tab is in place you can record on tha...

Page 11: ...e the sound quality fast forward the tape from the beginning to the end of one side then completely rewind it Then loosen the tape reels by gently tapping each side of the cas sette s outer shell on a...

Page 12: ...nd store the CTR 108 only in normal temperature environ ments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic de vices and distort or melt plastic parts Keep the CTR 108 away from dust and dir...

Page 13: ...ng parts after every 20 hours of use using a tape cleaning kit such as Cat No 44 1115 not sup plied 1 Remove the batteries and discon nect any other power source 2 Open the cassette compartment cover...

Page 14: ...ENERAL Power Requirements Four C Batteries or AC 120V 60 Hz or DC 6V with Optional Adapter Cat No 273 1802 Dimensions HWD 95 8 51 2 17 8 Inches 246 141 47 mm Weight without batteries 1 11 lbs 0 503 kg...

Page 15: ...15 NOTES 14 1115 fm Page 15 Friday January 8 1999 10 31 AM...

Page 16: ...uring the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option un less otherwise provided by law a correct...

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